Recently, a "life trick" has swept through major social media platforms, but the protagonist is a prescription drug - amoxicillin, which claims to be used in combination with shampoo to relieve itching and dandruff, and with cleaning agents to sterilize and deodorize washing machines. Experts remind that using amoxicillin to wash hair and clean washing machines is not only ineffective, but also a form of antibiotic abuse. Do not follow the trend. To be honest, it's really unbelievable that amoxicillin combined with shampoo can really treat dandruff The reporter noticed that a netizen named "Zixuan" on Xiaohongshu recently shared her feelings about using amoxicillin, and at the same time, "Anli" gave it to netizens. Our scalp problems are chronic, and there are many fungi. Amoxicillin is already anti-inflammatory! "" Zixuan "wrote. She had sought many methods before, but had little effect. Later, with a trial mentality, she used two amoxicillin pills in combination with shampoo, and after several times, her dandruff was relieved. In the comment section of this sharing, many netizens have been tempted to try amoxicillin, but there are also some who feel that the effect is not good after experiencing it. After searching for "amoxicillin" on social media platforms, the reporter found that there are many so-called "experience posts" like this, and many of them have gained widespread attention and become "bestsellers". In addition to washing hair, some people use the drug to clean the washing machine: mix amoxicillin powder with detergent, directly throw it into the washing machine, press the switch, and foam will surge in a moment. Using antibiotics like this is definitely not feasible Zhang Qian, Deputy Director and Deputy Chief Pharmacist of the Pharmacy Department of Nanjing First Hospital, told reporters that amoxicillin itself is an antibacterial drug with strict indications. Patients with scalp itching should first determine whether it is a bacterial infection on the scalp. Even if it is a bacterial infection, they need to seek medical attention to determine what type of bacteria it is. Generally speaking, fungal infections are more common for scalp itching, and using amoxicillin is not effective in this case. For people with a history of penicillin allergy and those with sensitive scalp, there is a possibility of adverse reactions if they come into contact with the drug as a result. In Director Zhang Qian's opinion, if amoxicillin is used in the scene of washing hair and washing washing machines, it is undoubtedly an abuse of antibacterial drugs, and its harm should not be underestimated. In other words, this is not a "little trick" at all, but a kind of "pseudoscience". Antibacterial drugs are not over-the-counter drugs. The country has strict standards and guidelines for the use of antibacterial drugs. If diagnosed with bacterial infection and sensitive to this type of antibacterial drug, they can only be used under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist. Using them to wash hair not only contains non indication drugs, but also can cause the abuse of antibacterial drugs and even lead to an increase in drug-resistant bacteria. Experts remind that as drug resistance spreads globally, antibacterial drugs are becoming increasingly ineffective and may face the dilemma of no available drugs in the future! In addition, many people realize that oral antibiotics without indications are an abuse, and in fact, topical antibiotics without indications are also an abuse. External antibiotics also need clear indications, and in any case, medication without indications is not recommended Director Zhang Qian stated. (New Society)